Exposition / We Can Work It Out

The lyrics describe a disagreement between two people who still want their relationship to survive. The speaker asks the other person to consider their point of view, while also recognizing that both may be mistaken. The repeated hope that “we can work it out” gives the song an encouraging tone, but the warnings about the relationship ending create a sense of urgency.

“See it my way” means to understand someone else’s perspective, not simply to agree with them. “Fall apart” suggests that the relationship could break down, while “fussing and fighting” describes arguing over problems in a way that may seem wasteful. The line about life being short presents time as a reason to stop fighting and try to resolve the disagreement.

The song does not reveal what the couple is arguing about, or whether either person is more right. The speaker asks for understanding but also admits that only time can show who is right or wrong. The final thought—that they can at least try—sounds hopeful, yet less certain than the repeated promise to work things out.